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Laura June Features Editor, The Verge @laura_june
@mattbuchanan oh oh oh this story about henry was better http://t.co/PpJeLEuK

Breaking: Social Media Site Vitrue Has Been Bought By Oracle For $300M

techcrunch.com — Breaking news: Software giant Oracle has made a big investment in social media today. The company has bought Vitrue, the social media marketing company that is a close partner to Facebook. The price is undisclosed but TC understands that the price is over $300 million. TC understands there was a lot of interest.
Lou Dubois Social Media Editor, NBC10 Philadelphia, NBC 10 Philadelphia @lou_dubois
Social Media Marketer Vitrue Has Been Bought By Oracle For $300 Million http://t.co/Hw7SG6kH
Rob Hof Freelance Journalist @robhof
Social Media Marketer Vitrue Has Been Bought By Oracle For $300 Million | TechCrunch http://t.co/aJwa2c9G
Jim Cramer Host, Mad Money, CNBC @jimcramer
RT @TechCrunch: Breaking: Social Media Marketer Vitrue Has Been Bought By Oracle For $300M http://t.co/K39oOSO1 by @ingridlunden
Tim Peterson Staff Writer, Adweek @petersontee
Big acquisition in the social world: Oracle nabs Buddy Media and Wildfire competitor Vitrue for $300 million http://t.co/HbYbU0HD
Ingrid Lunden Writer, TechCrunch @ingridlunden
.@jpmaheu @TechCrunch just under $100m and expecting to hit profitability this year http://t.co/Wu7FsNhw
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Memes Of TechCrunch Disrupt New York

techcrunch.com — When you're stuck for three days in a big warehouse with the same group of smart people talking about the future of tech innovation over and over and over again ( +beer ), you start getting really silly. And some of the unique circumstances of year's TechCrunch Disrupt New York have given us plenty to be silly about.
Josh Constine Writer, TechCrunch @JoshConstine
So...I'm a meme, published on TechCrunch now http://t.co/GJ0XhRGz
Dan Nosowitz Writer, Popular Science @dannosowitz
clutching my side and slapping my knee. not because this is funny but because i am actually having a seizure help http://t.co/cwkmefUl
John Herrman Deputy Tech Editor, BuzzFeed @jwherrman
nope. all the funniest "memes" of TC Disrupt were vicious and unflattering and therefore unpostable: http://t.co/OmSyhiop
Alexia Tsotsis Writer, TechCrunch @alexia
#TCDisrupt http://t.co/OMPihE9j
Alexia Tsotsis Writer, TechCrunch @alexia
Memes Of TechCrunch Disrupt New York http://t.co/vdXyCPHH

And The Winner Of The Third Annual TechCrunch Disrupt NYC Is UberConference

techcrunch.com — It's been a whirlwind couple of days here in New York, as our expert judges watched earnest startups pitch their hearts out onstage at the third annual TechCrunch Disrupt NY. Thirty startups presented in the first two days, to be whittled down to six after much judge deliberation and founder bated breath: gTar, OpenGarden,, Ark, Babelverse and Sunglass.
Courtney Boyd Myers Features Editor, The Next Web @CBM
And The Winner Of The Third Annual TechCrunch Disrupt NYC Is UberConference http://t.co/hoUjzZ6T by @alexia
Rip Empson Writer, TechCrunch @ripemp
RT @Techmeme: And The Winner Of The Third Annual TechCrunch Disrupt NYC Is UberConference (@alexia / TechCrunch) http://t.co/baNCpCC1 ht ...
Sarah Perez Writer, TechCrunch @sarahintampa
RT @TechCrunch: And The Winner Of The Third Annual TechCrunch Disrupt NYC Is UberConference http://t.co/LT24bZEE by @alexia

Autonomy, Not So Autonomous Anymore: HP CSO Bill Veghte Steps In, Founder Mike Lynch Steps Down

techcrunch.com — Within HP's quarterly results today , a bit of a development for Autonomy , the company's $10.2 billion enterprise software purchase from last year that was profitable when HP bought it but in the last quarter saw "significant" declines in its core licensing revenue: its founder and head Mike Lynch is stepping down, and he is getting replaced by a HP man: chief strategy officer and EVP of enterprise software Bill Veghte.
Ingrid Lunden Writer, TechCrunch @ingridlunden
RT @Techmeme: Autonomy, Not So Autonomous Anymore: HP CSO Bill Veghte Steps In, Founder Mike Lynch Steps... http://t.co/HqpWKdEm http:// ...

No Sexism Here? Sequoia’s Greg McAdoo Says Venture Business Is A “Meritocracy”

techcrunch.com — Just a day after a gender discrimination suit was filed against one of Silicon Valley's most storied firms Kleiner Perkins Caulfield &amp; Byers , an all-male panel of VCs at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference said that sexism isn't that much of an issue in the industry.
Kara Swisher Co-Executive Editor, All Things Digital, Wall Street Journal @karaswisher
RT @davidfg: "...an all-male panel of VCs...said that sexism isn’t that much of an issue in the industry." http://t.co/9uNiLtfl
David Gallagher Deputy Technology Editor, New York Times @davidfg
"...an all-male panel of VCs...said that sexism isn’t that much of an issue in the industry." http://t.co/9uNiLtfl

Retro Beer Company Churchkey, A New Tech Investor Darling, Will Expand To San Francisco Next Month

techcrunch.com — Beer may or may not be the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about TechCrunch Disrupt, but today, CrunchFund's MG Siegler took the stage at our New York conference to talk to Churchkey 's founders Adrian Grenier, who is well-known for his role in the TV series Entourage , Justin Hawkins and Ryan Sowards.
Josh Constine Writer, TechCrunch @JoshConstine
What tech giant is going to acquire Adrian Grenier's retro beer startup Churckey to improve their company culture? http://t.co/63qXVkv8
Rip Empson Writer, TechCrunch @ripemp
RT @TechCrunch: Retro Beer Company Churchkey, A New Tech Investor Darling, Will Expand To San Francisco Next Month http://t.co/lMVVkxDK ...
Ryan Lawler Writer, TechCrunch @ryanlawler
Can't wait: Retro Beer Company Churchkey, A New Tech Investor Darling, Will Expand To San Francisco Next Month http://t.co/Ve4hA3q6

US Launches Digital Roadmap To Open Up Government Data And Court Developers

techcrunch.com — There's all sorts of data that the government has, but very little of it is actually accessible by developers. But the U.S.
Ryan Lawler Writer, TechCrunch @ryanlawler
As Biden would say, this is a big f'ing deal: US Launches Digital Roadmap To Open Up Government Data & Court Developers http://t.co/A1YnQ66F
Courtney Boyd Myers Features Editor, The Next Web @CBM
RT @TechCrunch: US Launches Digital Roadmap To Open Up Government Data And Court Developers http://t.co/iwdRdUN1 by @ryanlawler
Sarah J . Glover Staff Photographer, Philadelphia Daily News @skyphoto
US Launches Digital Roadmap To Open Up Government Data And Court Developers http://t.co/nUdYDN10 via @techcrunch

TechCrunch Disrupt NYC LIVE: Day Three! #TCDisrupt

techcrunch.com — Hundreds have entered. But only one will walk away with the coveted Disrupt Cup. Who will it be? Stick around to find out but in the meantime we've got a rockstar lineup on our final day, including a sit down with a handful of local maker types, Chi-Hua Chien and a Hollywood star.
Jon Orlin Production Director, TechCrunchTV, TechCrunch @jonorlin
RT @TechCrunch: TechCrunch Disrupt NYC LIVE: Day Three! #TCDisrupt http://t.co/AFoqFanM by @thepeterha
Larry Chiang Blogger, Bloomberg BusinessWeek @LarryChiang
RT @loyalelectron: Good morning! @mjburnsy and I going live in 20 seconds from #tcdisrupt Day 3, watch: http://t.co/oQeZkCq6
Colleen Taylor Reporter, TechCrunch TV, TechCrunch @loyalelectron
Good morning! @mjburnsy and I going live in 20 seconds from #tcdisrupt Day 3, watch: http://t.co/oQeZkCq6

HP: 27,000 Job Cuts To Save Up To $3.5B By 2014, Q2 Sales Down 3% To $30.7B

techcrunch.com — A mixed bag of news for HP today: it has posted Q2 sales that have just edged out analyst expectations, but it has also confirmed 27,000 job cuts that should save the company between $3 billion and $3.5 billion by 2014. The company is a tech behemoth: it employs 350,000 people worldwide, before these cuts were announced.
Ingrid Lunden Writer, TechCrunch @ingridlunden
RT @TechCrunch: HP Q2: Confirms 27,000 Job Cuts To Save Up To $3.5 Billion By 2014 http://t.co/Ow5BY4nO by @ingridlunden

With Mobile App Cardify, The Founder Of Ad.ly Takes On His Next Challenge: Improving Customer Loyalty

techcrunch.com — Earlier today, David Lee of SV Angel said that one of the hottest areas to watch in tech right now is the area of mobile commerce and companies that can "close the loop" between online and offline transactions.
Erick Schonfeld Blogger @erickschonfeld
Surprised Cardify didn't make it to the Finals. Smart approach to closing the redemption loop in local commerce, http://t.co/WhJnznmx

Tape.tv Raises $6.2 million To Begin An International Roll-Out

techcrunch.com — tape.tv has been around for a while - since July 2008 to be exact. It operates like a mix between an online version of MTV and Pandora. Just like the latter service, on Tape.tv users can skip, like or dislike the videos as they play, so the service starts to tailor itself to their tastes.
Mike Butcher European Editor, TechCrunch @mikebutcher
Tape.tv Raises $6.2 million To Begin An International Roll-Out http://t.co/DsTxkKwz

The Final Six Disrupt NYC Startups: Ark, Babelverse, Gtar, Open Garden, Sunglass, Uberconference

techcrunch.com — It has been a wild week so far at this year's TechCrunch Disrupt in New York City. Rainstorms and traffic jams couldn't stop nearly 2000 people from making it to our big weekend hackathon, and our last two days of interviews, panels and startup presentations over at Pier 94 in Hell's Kitchen.
Josh Constine Writer, TechCrunch @JoshConstine
Who do you think should win the TC Disrupt Battlefield? #Ark #Babelverse #Gtar #OpenGarden #Sunglass.io #Uberconference http://t.co/7vwAHMKO
Alexia Tsotsis Writer, TechCrunch @alexia
Can't wait to see how this plays out #tcdisrupt http://t.co/fs4NESBE
Alexia Tsotsis Writer, TechCrunch @alexia
RT @TechCrunch: The Final Six Disrupt NYC Startups: Ark, Babelverse, Gtar, Open Garden, Sunglass, Uberconference http://t.co/joIyxOPa by ...
Peter Ha Apps and Tech Editor, The Daily @ThePeterHa
RT @TechCrunch: The Final Six Disrupt NYC Startups: Ark, Babelverse, Gtar, Open Garden, Sunglass, Uberconference http://t.co/joIyxOPa by ...
Eric Rosser Eldon Editor, TechCrunch @eldon
RT @TechCrunch: The Final Six Disrupt NYC Startups: Ark, Babelverse, Gtar, Open Garden, Sunglass, Uberconference http://t.co/joIyxOPa by ...

The Facebook Effect Author David Kirkpatrick Talks Facebook’s Ad Network Potential, Future Acquisition Targets

techcrunch.com — This afternoon at TechCrunch Disrupt NY 2012, our own Josh Constine sat down with David Kirkpatrick , author of "The Facebook Effect," to discuss what they thought about the future of the newly IPO'ed social network.
Sarah Perez Writer, TechCrunch @sarahintampa
The Facebook Effect Author David Kirkpatrick Talks Facebook’s Ad Network Potential, Future Acquisition Targets http://t.co/18rkyYFW

WhosHere Launches Anonymous Video Chat

techcrunch.com — As evidenced by the success of Chatroulette , people get a kick out of seeing each other (anonymously) on video. Taking that to heart, WhosHere - an app that has allowed countless people to meet and greet each other in meatspace - has launched a video chat service that lets folks connect when and where they want.
John Biggs Gadgets Editor, TechCrunch @johnbiggs
WhosHere Launches Anonymous Video Chat: As evidenced by the success of Chatroulette, people get a kick out of se... http://t.co/MIcimENu

Kleiner Perkins Sued By Partner Ellen Pao For Alleged Sexual Harassment, Gender Discrimination

techcrunch.com — Kleiner Perkins Caulfield and Byers , one of the most storied and well-respected venture capital firms in Silicon Valley, has been sued by Ellen Pao , an investment partner with the firm.
Larry Chiang Blogger, Bloomberg BusinessWeek @LarryChiang
I am pattern recognizing John Doerr with Joe Paterno http://t.co/HwCcX792
Courtney Boyd Myers Features Editor, The Next Web @CBM
Kleiner Perkins Sued By Partner Ellen Pao For Alleged Sexual Harassment, Gender Discrimination http://t.co/CH0TmHyI via @techcrunch
Megan Garber Staff Writer, The Atlantic @megangarber
Partner Ellen Pao is suing Kleiner Perkins for alleged sexual harassment and gender discrimination http://t.co/fDdQnCr9
Ellen McGirt Senior Writer, Fast Company @ellmcgirt
RT @fmanjoo: Kleiner Sued By Partner Ellen Pao For Alleged Sexual Harassment, Gender Discrimination. http://t.co/IfOziHTG Legal complain ...
Eric Rosser Eldon Editor, TechCrunch @eldon
kleiner sexual harassment story, with comment from kleiner saying it's "groundless": http://t.co/rCO4KNg1
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Empty Walls Got You Down? TurningArt Nabs $1.5M For Its Netflix-Style Art Rental Service

techcrunch.com — Over the last few years, a number of startups have begun to tackle the musty old industry that surrounds fine art. While approaches vary, they all in some way seek to capitalize on the Web's ability to level the playing field, leveraging digital technologies to make art more accessible to a broader range of consumers.
Caitlin Dewey Associate Web Editor, Kiplinger @caitlindewey
So, this is cool: A service that lets you rent art, Netflix-style. http://t.co/ELwvHcrE

Due To The Apple / Google Deathgrip, Former CEO John Lilly Says For Mozilla, “Mobile Is A Little Scarier”

techcrunch.com — iOS and Android aren't leaving much room for Firefox to burrow into mobile. "We knew there was going to be a transition from desktop being primary to mobile and tablet being primary" said Mozilla's former CEO and current board member John Lilly today at TechCrunch Disrupt NYC .
Cecilia Kang Staff Writer, Washington Post @ceciliakang
Due To The Apple / Google Deathgrip, Former CEO John Lilly: For Mozilla, "Mobile Is A Little Scarier" http://t.co/GIfr0KOW via @techcrunch

Amazon Partners With Paramount, Brings Hundreds More Movies To Prime Instant Video Service

techcrunch.com — Amazon is continuing to grow its collection of streaming video titles at Amazon Prime Instant Video, and is today announcing another new agreement with Paramount Pictures bringing "hundreds" of new movies to the service. This deal isn't as large as March's partnership with Discovery , which saw some 3,000 new titles added, but it does introduce what are arguably more big-name movies.
Sarah Perez Writer, TechCrunch @sarahintampa
Amazon Partners With Paramount, Brings Hundreds More Movies To Prime Instant Video Service http://t.co/xjYPVxx6

Startup Alley Walk-through At TechCrunch Disrupt Is Go

techcrunch.com — tc_5min code="517376342"] TechCrunch Disrupt's Startup Alley is jam-packed with interesting startups and it's always frustrating that we can't get to film every single one. However, we do our best and you'll find that Techcrunch Jordan Crook and I manage to get through plenty in this walk-through.
Mike Butcher European Editor, TechCrunch @mikebutcher
Startup Alley Walk-through At TechCrunch Disrupt Is Go http://t.co/oJbmRD2H

To Capture New Users, Socialcam Redesigns Its Website And Introduces A Leaderboard

techcrunch.com — Social mobile video startup Socialcam is rolling out a new website today, which is designed to create more engagement for users that might not have the mobile app installed. The company has also introduced a leaderboard to help highlight users to celebrities, brands and top producers on the Socialcam platform.
Ryan Lawler Writer, TechCrunch @ryanlawler
RT @sapanashende: Oh snap. Thanks @RyanLawler for making me @techcrunch z-list famous: http://t.co/T4jHHgrB

YuMe Adds Another $10 Million From WestSummit Capital

techcrunch.com — Online video advertising startup YuMe has picked up another $10 million in financing from China-based investment firm WestSummit Capital , closing out a $22 million strategic round that was first announced last November. The round was led by Samsung Ventures and also included Translink Capital.
Ryan Lawler Writer, TechCrunch @ryanlawler
YuMe Adds Another $10 Million From WestSummit Capital http://t.co/NlVm6FDI via @techcrunch

Qwiki Launches A Publishing Platform For ABC News And Others

techcrunch.com — Qwiki , the startup that won Disrupt in 2010 , is announcing a new platform today for bloggers and other online publishers. The company's initial product basically assembled a multimedia "story" around Wikipedia articles, with images, videos, maps, and more. But the vision was bigger - to present a new kind of information experience.
Matthew Keys Deputy Social Media Editor, Reuters @ProducerMatthew
ABC's franchises ABC News, Good Morning America to start integrating Qwiki - http://t.co/KPdliIgC

Startup Alley Is Doin’ It, And Doin’ It, And Doin’ It Well

techcrunch.com — Every time I think TC Disrupt's Startup Alley can't get any better, it does. TC Europe Editor Mike Butcher and I ventured into the chaos, accosted at every turn by startups from across the world. We even had a startup, iLiftOff, fly all the way in from Mumbai on a 21-hour flight.
Jon Russell Asia Editor, The Next Web @jonrussell
best headline ever!! “@TechCrunch: Startup Alley Is Doin' It, And Doin' It, And Doin' It Well http://t.co/5sU3uq52 by @jordanrcrook”

Today’s Google Doodle Is An Awesome, Playable Moog Synthesizer

techcrunch.com — While we don't make a habit out of covering every iteration of the Google Doodle, today's version is especially awesome. The doodle is celebrating the birth date of Dr. Robert Moog, the inventor of the electronic analog Moog Synthesizer. The what?, you may ask.
Sarah Perez Writer, TechCrunch @sarahintampa
Today’s Google Doodle Is An Awesome, Playable Moog Synthesizer http://t.co/dlFTrB95

Hulu Makes First Acquisition; Chinese Video Startup To Form Backbone Of New Service

techcrunch.com — We haven't heard much about Bejing-based startup Mojiti before this week. They popped up in the TechCrunch Forums in January and are notable because the founder, Eric Feng, was previously at Microsoft Research Asia. Nothing other than that, and they do not appear to have many users.
Dan Frommer Founder, SplatF @fromedome
@jyarow http://t.co/JJt2QU14

Business Insider’s Henry Blodget Defends Linkbait, Slideshows, And Aggregation

techcrunch.com — If you are so inclined, it's pretty easy to criticize Business Insider - the all caps headlines , the slideshows, and content that has been "aggregated" from other sites. (And yes, BI has some mean things to say about us too.
Henry Blodget Editor-in-Chief, Business Insider @hblodget
RT @eldon: the canadian oil sand mines slideshow was amazing stuff. @hblodget definitely got me on that one http://t.co/hsCCz5p1
Matt Rosoff West Coast Editor @MattRosoff
RT @TechCrunch: Business Insider's Henry Blodget Defends Linkbait, Slideshows, And Aggregation http://t.co/IMwAyg3l by @anthonyha
Eric Rosser Eldon Editor, TechCrunch @eldon
the canadian oil sand mines slideshow was amazing stuff. @hblodget definitely got me on that one http://t.co/ENpT9khH
Erin Bury Managing Editor, BetaKit, BetaKit @erinbury
This should be good... RT @TechCrunch: Business Insider's Henry Blodget Defends Linkbait, Slideshows, And Aggregation http://t.co/kclsOx7t

Ron Conway Will “Never” Run For Mayor Of San Francisco

techcrunch.com — In case you were wondering: Ron Conway says he will not be running for mayor of San Francisco. Apparently that was on Mike Arrington's mind when he interviewed Conway and SV Angel partner David Lee on-stage at Disrupt today.
Gerry Shih Technology Reporter, Reuters @gerryshih
how'd I miss this? Ron Conway says he'll never run for SF Mayor. via @anthonyha http://t.co/VLecTOtH ...because he already is SF Mayor?
Ryan Lawler Writer, TechCrunch @ryanlawler
Ron Conway Will "Never" Run For Mayor Of San Francisco http://t.co/w1S9625r via @techcrunch

henry-blodget | TechCrunch

John Herrman Deputy Tech Editor, BuzzFeed @jwherrman
fixed http://t.co/FLnKlwUE RT @laura_june: I think this is my favorite techcrunch article ever: http://t.co/GGNDECaW
John Herrman Deputy Tech Editor, BuzzFeed @jwherrman
without a doubt RT @laura_june: I think this is my favorite techcrunch article ever: http://t.co/GGNDECaW
Laura June Features Editor, The Verge @laura_june
I think this is my favorite techcrunch article ever: http://t.co/tVoTN8I2

TechCrunch Disrupt NYC LIVE: Day Two! #TCDisrupt

techcrunch.com — Welcome to Day Two, folks. If Day One wasn't enough for you, then you're in for a real treat. We have a special product announcement at 11:20, Design Office Hours and an incredible list of Day Two Battlefield contestants. If you're wondering what happened yesterday, you may want to check out this , that and this !
Peter Ha Apps and Tech Editor, The Daily @ThePeterHa
Know who rules? @JoshConstine http://t.co/ffI0l0NT
Lyra McKee Editor, Mediagazer @LyraMcKee
New media bad boy, cheetah lover and my boss @gaberivera is currently at TC Disrupt http://t.co/uuAX4OCf
Peter Ha Apps and Tech Editor, The Daily @ThePeterHa
This. RT @TechCrunch: TechCrunch Disrupt NYC LIVE: Day Two! #TCDisrupt http://t.co/Jy2Xukmz
Ryan Lawler Writer, TechCrunch @ryanlawler
TechCrunch Disrupt NYC LIVE: Day Two! #TCDisrupt http://t.co/W8o5NY6M via @techcrunch

Wall Street Survivor Gamifies Financial Education With Help From Bunchball

techcrunch.com — If you're someone who thinks gamification is just a fad, you may want to look away now. To be clear, Bunchball isn't just jumping on the latest buzzword.
Sarah-Jane Morris Contributor, BetaKit, BetaKit @SarahJaneMorris
RT @gregisenberg: Wall Street Survivor Gamifies Financial Education With Help From Bunchball http://t.co/XDFm7lUO via @techcrunch

Hmmm Is A Split-Personality Social Network For Sharing Different Yous To Different Facebook Friends

techcrunch.com — You're crazy with your friends, serious with your co-workers, and sweet with your parents. Now you can share those distinct personalities with their matching audiences thanks to Hmmm , a mobile app launching today that aims to let you be yourself online, whoever that is.
Josh Constine Writer, TechCrunch @JoshConstine
Hmmm Is A Split-Personality Social Network For Sharing Different Yous To Different Facebook Friends http://t.co/fYGOiafd A MultiMicronetwork

Apptegic Uses Big Data Analysis To Help Companies Retain And Upsell Their Customers

techcrunch.com — For SaaS companies, whose customers are usually signed up on recurring monthly billing cycles, the art of retaining customers is just as important as winning them over in the first place. In fact, it's probably more important, since customers aren't tied in to long-term deals.
Scott Kirsner Innovation Economy Columnist, Boston Globe @ScottKirsner
via @wirthkarl: @apptegic just launched at #TCDisrupt http://t.co/oBaRNd96

SocialStock Wants To Turn Social Networking Into Real-World Rewards

techcrunch.com — What good is a Foursquare check-in if it doesn't lead to a coupon or freebie? Why bother tweeting about a brand you like if they don't acknowledge your undying love and loyalty? With TechCrunch Disrupt finalist SocialStock , those types of actions may now be rewarded...or at least that's the company's vision.
Sarah Perez Writer, TechCrunch @sarahintampa
SocialStock Wants To Turn Social Networking Into Real-World Rewards http://t.co/mpSku19j

Incident’s gTar Tops $120,000 on Kickstarter (That’s $110K In Less Than 24 Hours)

techcrunch.com — Kickstarter is a great place to launch a product. Remember the Pebble smart watch, which saw over $1 million in funding in its first 28 hours on the site, and surpassing $3 million well over a month before their stated goal?
Ben Sisario Arts Reporter, New York Times @sisario
Will the iPhone-connected gTar be the keytar of the 2010s? http://t.co/7JFBziYx http://t.co/Zt12jhq9
Ryan Lawler Writer, TechCrunch @ryanlawler
RT @TechCrunch: Incident's gTar Tops $120,000 on Kickstarter (That's $110K In Less Than 24 Hours) http://t.co/VKx93NLc by @jordanrcrook

Google Closes Acquisition Of Motorola: Woodside To Lead; Page Focuses On Mobile Announcing Deal

techcrunch.com — As we reported would happen yesterday , Google has today announced that it has closed its acquisition of Motorola Mobility, buying the Illinois-based device maker for $40 per share in cash for a total of $12.5 billion.
Ingrid Lunden Writer, TechCrunch @ingridlunden
RT @TechCrunch: Google Closes Acquisition Of Motorola: Woodside To Lead; Page Focuses On Mobile Announcing Deal http://t.co/LEd1tdzl by ...
Dave Lee Technology Reporter, BBC @davelee
RT @TechCrunch: Google Closes Acquisition Of Motorola: Woodside To Lead; Page Focuses On Mobile Announcing Deal http://t.co/LEd1tdzl by ...

SAP To Acquire Ariba For $4.3 Billion

techcrunch.com — Business software giant SAP announced today that it will acquire Ariba's cloud -based business commerce network for approximately $4.3 billion. SAP's subsidiary, SAP America, Inc., is offering $45 per share for the platform, and plans to close the deal during the third quarter, pending Ariba shareholder approval of the sale.
Sarah Perez Writer, TechCrunch @sarahintampa
SAP To Acquire Ariba For $4.3 Billion http://t.co/EkCrfoVC

Forget Those Scraps Of Paper, SnipSnap Lets You Save And Share Coupons From Your iPhone

techcrunch.com — There was a time when I would watch shows like Extreme Couponing with a sense of morbid amusement - there was clearly plenty of money to be saved by clipping bits of dead plant matter out of a newspaper, but the process of keeping track of or remembering them when I go to the store has always stymied me.
John Paul Titlow Technology Writer, ReadWriteWeb @johnpaul
Nice to see Philly entrepreneur Ted Mann (@turkeymonkey) getting some recognition @ Techcrunch Disrupt. http://t.co/37SKSYoQ

Key Details Of The Kleiner Perkins Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

techcrunch.com — Silicon Valley venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caulfield &amp; Byers has been sued by Ellen Pao, one of its investment partners, for sexual harassment and gender discrimination that she has allegedly encountered during her seven years at the firm.
Alexia Tsotsis Writer, TechCrunch @alexia
Wth is going on at Kleiner? http://t.co/qdrExh3X

Ron Conway Makes It Clear That SV Angel Is David Lee’s Fund (And It Might Be Raising Another $400M)

techcrunch.com — Silicon Valley is full of unsung heroes: Mike Krieger, Arash Ferdowsi, interns, the TechCrunch sales team, Heather Harde and the countless engineers that keep the products we love from failing to be the products we love.
Alexia Tsotsis Writer, TechCrunch @alexia
RT @TechCrunch: Ron Conway Makes It Clear That SV Angel Is David Lee's Fund (And It Might Be Raising Another $400M) http://t.co/bSG9beso ...

DotLoop Raises $7M From Trinity To Kill Real Estate Paperwork

techcrunch.com — DotLoop , a startup trying to bring real estate negotiations online, has raised a $7 million Series A from Trinity Ventures. The company says its software is already used by more than 200,000 real estate agents who serve more than 6 million buyers and sellers.
Laura Baverman Business Reporter and Innovations Columnist, Cincinnati Enquirer @laurabaverman
DotLoop makes TechCrunch: DotLoop Raises $7M From Trinity To Kill Real Estate Paperwork http://t.co/XynaHSNR via @techcrunch
Anthony Ha Writer and Weekend Editor, TechCrunch @anthonyha
RT @dschol: Congrats to @DotLoop and my partner Noel on raising money to kill real estate paperwork. http://t.co/aNJqcC1m @anthonyha @tr ...

Tim Armstrong: AOL Is Now About Its Brands, And That Includes TechCrunch

techcrunch.com — A panel run by TechCrunch's Josh Constine with with Tim Armstrong, CEO of AOL and Melissa Brenner of the NBA was billed as being about how social advertising is working for those content brands. In the end, we heard a lot more about the future path of AOL and TechCrunch perhaps.
Mike Butcher European Editor, TechCrunch @mikebutcher
tip @Techmeme http://t.co/qtgG2h8l

Hey New York, Meet Your New Best Friend: Europe (Meetup Tonight)

techcrunch.com — Over the last few months I've detected a disturbance in the Startup Force. While startups from Europe have often looked to the US as a natural market to scale up in, they've traditionally looked at the Valley as a natural place to start. But based on what I've been hearing, I'm starting to wonder about that.
Mike Butcher European Editor, TechCrunch @mikebutcher
Hey New York, Meet Your New Best Friend: Europe http://t.co/qPVEAFI5
Mike Butcher European Editor, TechCrunch @mikebutcher
Hey New York, Meet Your New Best Friend: Europe (Meetup Tonight) http://t.co/Ads09spd #TCDisrupt #TCEurope

Vinylmint Is A Jammin’ New Way For Pro Musicians To Collaborate

techcrunch.com — Vinylmint is a Norfolk-based startup that aims to assist musicians in creating their music. It's essentially a recording studio in the cloud. You record uncompressed audio right into the computer, the service uploads it to the cloud, and then you can listen to and edit tunes in your browser.
John Biggs Gadgets Editor, TechCrunch @johnbiggs
Vinylmint Is A Jammin’ New Way For Pro Musicians To Collaborate: Vinylmint is a Norfolk-based startup that aims ... http://t.co/Vl4YJehj

Clueful Scans The Apps On Your iPhone, Tells You Which Ones Are Doing Naughty Things With Your Data

techcrunch.com — Remember address book-gate ? Locationgate ? I-don't-know-what-my-apps-are-doing-on-my-phone-gate? (Oh, that last one might not be a real thing.) Regardless, we're living in age where companies are pushing us to rethink the boundaries between what we consider private, personal information and what should be public.
Sarah Perez Writer, TechCrunch @sarahintampa
Clueful Scans The Apps On Your iPhone, Tells You Which Ones Are Doing Naughty Things With Your Data http://t.co/O7lpbSCP

Update: Someone Is Asking The USPTO To Invalidate Zuckerberg’s News Feed Patent, But Yahoo Says Not Us

techcrunch.com — One idea floated when Ross Levinsohn took the reins as the interim CEO of Yahoo is that he might represent a kinder, gentler phase in the Internet company's contentious patent fight against Facebook. There was even a suggestion that the two sides might even be able to settle.
Ingrid Lunden Writer, TechCrunch @ingridlunden
RT @Techmeme: Did Patent Foe Yahoo Ask The USPTO To Invalidate Zuckerberg's News Feed Patent? (@ingridlunden... http://t.co/u92Hw3Wc htt ...

Centzy Puts Prices Online To Power Local Business Search By True Quality, Not Reviews

techcrunch.com — Only 25% of U.S. local businesses have websites and just 10% show their prices online, but Centzy launches today to let you sort local business searches by price, open hours, and eventually quality - reviews relative to price.
Josh Constine Writer, TechCrunch @JoshConstine
RT @TechCrunch: Centzy Puts Prices Online To Power Local Business Search By True Quality, Not Reviews http://t.co/AtsFGrzE by @joshconstine

Live Video | TechCrunch

Erick Schonfeld Blogger @erickschonfeld
Love these guys, Gtar up right now at Disrupt battlefield Finals (already raised $150K+ in 2 days on Kickstarter): http://t.co/axFjWFt0
Alex Howard Technology Writer @digiphile
Watch startups pitch to @chchien @fredwilson @marissamayer @arrington @cdixon & @eldon at #TCDisrupt http://t.co/T3VvhWf0 Tough lineup, that
Erick Schonfeld Blogger @erickschonfeld
TechCrunch Disrupt NYC is terrific this year. Congrats to the whole TC team. Watch here: http://t.co/axFjWFt0
Rachel Sklar Editor at Large @rachelsklar
Remember when Vince got mad at Ari because he didn't want to be a brand? http://t.co/dYoSrhJd #tcdisrupt
Colleen Taylor Reporter, TechCrunch TV, TechCrunch @loyalelectron
Going live with @ingridlunden now on TCTV: check it out! http://t.co/V4KtrFJM
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Sequoia’s Roelof Botha: “Entrepreneurs Don’t Appreciate When They’re Onto A Good Thing”

techcrunch.com — TechCrunch founder Mike Arrington sat down with Sequoia Capital partner Roelof Botha in another fireside chat at TechCrunch Disrupt NY 2012 this morning. Prior to joining Sequoia Capital in 2003, Botha served as the Chief Financial Officer of PayPal during its sale to eBay , and today considers himself a champion of consumer web plays.
Sarah Perez Writer, TechCrunch @sarahintampa
Sequoia’s Roelof Botha: “Entrepreneurs Don’t Appreciate When They’re Onto A Good Thing” http://t.co/FQ4qglK9

After Last Year’s Debacle, Airbnb Ups User Protection With $1M Host Guarantee

techcrunch.com — As people become increasingly comfortable using web platforms to swap homes, cars, and everything in between, some have said that collaborative consumption movement has the potential to be as profound as the industrial revolution. But, before that can happen, platforms that deal in collaborative consumption have to do more to ensure consumer protection, a lesson Airbnb learned the hard way last year.
Ryan Lawler Writer, TechCrunch @ryanlawler
After Last Year's Debacle, Airbnb Ups User Protection With $1M Host Guarantee http://t.co/eaTRTi6F tip @techmeme

With A 50% Increase In Applications, The Next Y Combinator Class Will Be 80 Strong

techcrunch.com — At TechCrunch Disrupt on Tuesday, Y Combinator's Harjeet Taggar said that the incubator's next class will have at least 80 startups, up from 65 in the prior group. Even though Y Combinator is hosting its largest class ever, it was also the most selective class the incubator has ever had, with just a 2 percent acceptance rate.
Ryan Lawler Writer, TechCrunch @ryanlawler
With A 50% Increase In Applications, The Next Y Combinator Class Will Be 80 Strong http://t.co/2c6yGcbi via @techcrunch

Now On Your iPhone, ReadyForZero Is Ready To Save You From Debt

techcrunch.com — YC alum ReadyForZero, an online financial service that's trying to get people out of debt faster, is today expanding to mobile with the launch of its first mobile app. For now, the experience is designed mainly to give you at-a-glance insight into your current debt situation.
Sarah Perez Writer, TechCrunch @sarahintampa
Now On Your iPhone, ReadyForZero Is Ready To Save You From Debt http://t.co/7ACj3yFs

Larry Page Spotted Wearing Google Glasses In England!

techcrunch.com — There hasn't been a whole lot of news coming out of the Google Zeitgeist event taking place in a posh hotel on the outskirts of London this week, but Google's making some other news in England: its CEO Larry Page has been spotted wearing Google Glasses.
Ingrid Lunden Writer, TechCrunch @ingridlunden
RT @TechCrunch: Larry Page Spotted Wearing Google Glasses In England! http://t.co/dG8GQtg4 by @ingridlunden

Elon Musk Competing With Zuck For Best Week Ever: Announces Tesla Milestone, Launches Rocket To ISS

techcrunch.com — Last week Mark Zuckerberg took his little Harvard project public in the largest tech IPO ever and quickly followed it up by marrying his Harvard sweetheart . However, the honeymoon was cut short as the Facebook stock has yet to impress.
Ryan Lawler Writer, TechCrunch @ryanlawler
Elon Musk Competing With Zuck For Best Week Ever: Announces Tesla Milestone, Launches Rocket To ISS http://t.co/ld03klU8 via @techcrunch

Sonos Launches The Sonos Sub (Woofer, Not Sandwich)

techcrunch.com — Sonos has just gone really deep (get it?) with their new Sonos Sub, a wireless subwoofer that connects to any Sonos system and adds just a bit more oomph to the musical proceedings. The sub costs $699 and offers (according to the press release) "thick layers of bottomless sound that let you hear and feel the weight of every chord, kick, splash and roll."
Peter Ha Apps and Tech Editor, The Daily @ThePeterHa
Nice hed, @johnbiggs! RT @TechCrunch: Sonos Launches The Sonos Sub (Woofer, Not Sandwich) http://t.co/y8TqxwVi

GroSocial Nabs $1M From HubSpot Execs & More To Become The “Buddy Media For SMBs”

techcrunch.com — Back in October, GroSocial raised $450K in seed funding from the Kickstart Seed Fund, Monarch Ventures, Rock &amp; Hammer Ventures and a handful of angel investors. The seed funding acted as early validation and fuel for the Utah-based startup, which is on a mission to help SMBs - and organizations that lack the resources to train or hire dedicated social media teams - boost customer engagement and monetization via social media.
Scott Kirsner Innovation Economy Columnist, Boston Globe @ScottKirsner
GroSocial collects $1M from HubSpot execs & others to help SMBs with social media: http://t.co/6W4A3ilp

Salesforce Chatter To Add Instant Messaging and Screensharing

techcrunch.com — The team behind Salesforce.com's enterprise social networking app Chatter is making a big push for real-time communication with two new features - Chatter Messenger and Chatter Screensharing. Chatter Product Marketing Director Dave King demonstrated Messenger and Screensharing for me earlier today and, well, they look like instant messaging and screensharing, just, y'know, in Chatter.
Anthony Ha Writer and Weekend Editor, TechCrunch @anthonyha
RT @Techmeme: Salesforce Chatter To Add Instant Messaging and Screensharing (@anthonyha / TechCrunch) http://t.co/UiKdoPNV http://t.co/X ...

CrunchFund Took A Stake In Tumblr, Buying From Existing Investors

techcrunch.com — Today at TechCrunch Disrupt, CrunchFund's MG Siegler took the stage to interview Tumblr CEO David Karp . But not before disclosing that his fund was now an investor in the New York City-based blogging platform. Neither provided further details of the investment on stage, but we've been able to find out a little bit more about the CrunchFund's stake in Tumblr.
Kara Swisher Co-Executive Editor, All Things Digital, Wall Street Journal @karaswisher
Logrolling in our time: Crunchfund investor interviews Tumblr CEO and announces Crunchfund now owns piece of Tumblr: http://t.co/ijFO2bze

After Walking Away From Acquisition Talks With Facebook, Ark Opens Its People Search Engine

techcrunch.com — Following a jam-packed beta test and a jaw-dropping $4.2 million seed round, Ark people search is open for sign ups...at least for the next three days. Ark lets you sift through profiles on Facebook, Google, Twitter, and others services to help you find out which of your high school classmates live in New York, see which friends are single, and connect with strangers who share your interests by layering up to 30 characteristic filters.
Ben Parr Contributing Columnist, CNET @benparr
.@ark continues to kick ass. Congrats @patrickfriley and team! - http://t.co/xm8ZWY1U
Josh Constine Writer, TechCrunch @JoshConstine
After Walking Away From Acquisition Talks With Facebook, Ark Opens Its People Search Engine http://t.co/NKXNpsEt <--extremely useful service
Eric Rosser Eldon Editor, TechCrunch @eldon
RT @TechCrunch: After Walking Away From Acquisition Talks With Facebook, Ark Opens Its People Search Engine http://t.co/oX9V0CSW by @jos ...

TechCrunch Disrupt NYC LIVE: Day One! #TCDisrupt

techcrunch.com — After months of prepping, countless run-throughs and all nighters, it's time to get this party started. Welcome to TechCrunch Disrupt New York City 2012. I have a feeling this is going to be the best one to date. Follow the team's coverage here .
Larry Chiang Blogger, Bloomberg BusinessWeek @LarryChiang
Watch TechCrunch Disrupt LIVE! http://t.co/SQYoVnhf #TCDisrupt via/ @Webgrrls @chicagoWebgrrls @nycWebgrrls
Ryan Lawler Writer, TechCrunch @ryanlawler
After our final #TCDisrupt Startup Battlefield sesh, I'll be discussing competitors with @loyalelectron & @ingridlunden http://t.co/UQc3gztE
Marcia Wade Talbert TechWatch Editor and Interactive Content Producer, Black Enterprise @newsgyrl
RT @TechCrunch: The Startup Battlefield rounds have officially begun. Tune in now. #TCDisrupt http://t.co/V4MDzyj5
Ryan Lawler Writer, TechCrunch @ryanlawler
I'll be bantering with the lovely @loyalelectron on the TC Disrupt live stream in just a few minutes… Fun! http://t.co/UQc3gztE
Rachel Sklar Editor at Large @rachelsklar
About to watch @Brooke @DaveTisch @Kn0thing etc talk about NY startup scene at #TCDisrupt. Livestream: http://t.co/KJ5D0puG
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Stevie Turns Your Social Feeds Into TV Shows

techcrunch.com — We spend more and more time on social networks, but sometimes it can feel like work. I mean, scrolling through your news feed isn't work work, but it's not quite as easy as vegging out on your couch and watching TV.
David Skok Managing Editor (Sabbatical), GlobalNews.ca, Global News @dskok
What does disruption in television look like? Perhaps something like this: http://t.co/8krUxgiC
David Skok Managing Editor (Sabbatical), GlobalNews.ca, Global News @dskok
This is worth an elegant, wow RT @techcrunch Stevie Turns Your Social Feeds Into TV Shows http://t.co/8krZ4Qjw via
Josh Constine Writer, TechCrunch @JoshConstine
RT @TechCrunch: Stevie Turns Your Social Feeds Into TV Shows http://t.co/hy23VsF2 by @anthonyha

Imgur Partners With Brisk And “Scumbag Steve” For Meme-ified Ads

techcrunch.com — Imgur has built a massive audience for the sometimes amusing, sometimes adorable images and memes that it hosts. Now it faces another challenge: Making money. With 2 billion monthly page views , advertising seems like an obvious business plan. The problem, says CEO Alan Schaaf, is that "the Imgur audience has always hated ads."
Mark Borden Senior Editor, Fast Company @marksborden
#proppers and #shakas to @brendangahan, the nicest badassmofo in social \m/ http://t.co/w9HV892M
Jared Keller Associate Editor, The Atlantic @jaredbkeller
What. RT @lindseyweber Brisk uses Scumbag Steve to do ads on imgur…what: http://t.co/ImonmpkH

Open Garden Lets You Crowdsource Your Mobile Connectivity

techcrunch.com — What if you couldn't just share your Internet connection with the few WiFi devices tethered to your phone or hotspot, but with pretty much everybody around you? Open Garden, which is launching at Disrupt today, lets you create a mesh network that ties together all the Open Garden-enabled devices around you into one large network that then automatically shares Internet access and bandwidth between all of these devices.
Mike Butcher European Editor, TechCrunch @mikebutcher
OpenGarden team can't pitch for toffy but it could be the BitTorrent for Bandwidth & screw telcos http://t.co/CSTNJg5z #TCDisrupt
Lora Kolodny Writer, Fast Company @lorakolodny
RT @TechCrunch: Open Garden Lets You Crowdsource Your Mobile Connectivity http://t.co/JTOCSyQi by @fredericl

Uber Conference Aims To Fix Crappy Conference Calls

Anthony Ha Writer and Weekend Editor, TechCrunch @anthonyha
I think @sarahintampa became genuinely giddy while watching the Uber Conference presentation at #tcdisrupt http://t.co/fjCb7oLq
Peter Ha Apps and Tech Editor, The Daily @ThePeterHa
RT @TechCrunch: Uber Conference Aims To Fix Crappy Conference Calls http://t.co/C7VQ7KZj by @ryanlawler

Fab Seeking To Raise $100m At A Super Fab Valuation

techcrunch.com — Earlier today we spoke to Fab.com CEO Jason Goldberg at TechCrunch Disrupt, on the anniversary of his company's pivot from gay social network to design focused flash sales site, and a week after its mini-pivot to curated social shopping site.
Alexia Tsotsis Writer, TechCrunch @alexia
Fab Seeking To Raise $100m At A Super Fab Valuation http://t.co/FXHh7rXz
Colleen Taylor Reporter, TechCrunch TV, TechCrunch @loyalelectron
Fab Seeking To Raise $100m At A Super Fab Valuation http://t.co/5sYkakle via @alexia

Motorola Mobility Says Google-Moto Deal Will Close Tuesday Or Wednesday. Includes An Android Rider. Layoffs Coming?

techcrunch.com — Google has reached the final regulatory hurdle to its $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility, with China approving the transaction over the weekend, and today Motorola Mobility filed an 8-K form that notes that it will close in the next two days. So what happens next?
Matthew Keys Deputy Social Media Editor, Reuters @ProducerMatthew
Motorola likely to lay off some after deal with Google closes - http://t.co/rMEN2TEq
Aaron Pressman Reporter, Reuters @ampressman
Motorola Mobility Says $12.5B Google Deal To Close Tuesday Or Wednesday. Layoffs Coming? | TechCrunch http://t.co/SGpPYgCp
Ingrid Lunden Writer, TechCrunch @ingridlunden
RT @Techmeme: Motorola Mobility Says Google-Moto Deal Will Close Tuesday Or Wednesday. ... (@ingridlunden /... http://t.co/Ytg3wG38 http ...

Apple Wants Immediate Ban On Galaxy Tab 10.1 In The USA

techcrunch.com — On Friday May 18th, Apple filed a motion for a U.S. preliminary injunction against Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1. This follows a ruling by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Northern District of California), siding with Apple on the question of whether Samsung is in violation of an iPad-related design patent ( U.S.
John Herrman Deputy Tech Editor, BuzzFeed @jwherrman
Samsung is unintentionally already complying with a Galaxy Tab sales ban so this doesn't really matter at all http://t.co/UiwOK6M3
Anthony De Rosa Social Media Editor and Columnist, Reuters @AntDeRosa
RT @TechCrunch: Apple Wants Immediate Ban On Galaxy Tab 10.1 In The USA http://t.co/9RBCYnxr by @getdonovan

Machinima Gets $35M In Funding, Led By Google

techcrunch.com — After weeks of speculation, online video distributor Machinima announced Monday that it has closed a $35 million funding round led by Google, which also included existing investors Redpoint Ventures and MK Capital. The new financing comes as Google's YouTube has been investing heavily in bringing in all sorts of new original programming.
Lora Kolodny Writer, Fast Company @lorakolodny
Machinima Gets $35M In Funding, Led By Google http://t.co/EiBh78aI via @techcrunch

Google Missed The Boat On Buying Twitter. “Hasn’t Been Interested Since They Committed To Google+” -Fred Wilson

techcrunch.com — Google got the chance to buy Twitter, but the search giant passed, says Michael Arrington. "Google hasn't been interested in buying Twitter since they committed themselves to Google+" says Fred Wilson, Union Square Ventures founder and former Twitter board member, in his fireside chat this morning with Arrington at the TechCrunch Disrupt New York conference .
Josh Constine Writer, TechCrunch @JoshConstine
Update to http://t.co/8wWcUZx3 clarifying it was my opinion Google missed the boat on buying Twitter, not @fredwilson's
Jon Mitchell Writer, ReadWriteWeb @ablaze
Dang. Wish I'd been in the room for this conversation. http://t.co/0SM7lFp7

Silicon Valley Can Do Better Than Facebook

techcrunch.com — Congratulations to Facebook for going public. Congratulations to the employees that are now millionaires. Congratulations to the founders who are now billionaires. Congratulations to the bankers, lawyers and investors who have added to their already considerable wealth. You've grasped the brass ring we're all reaching for.
Clive Thompson Contributor, NYT Magazine, New York Times @pomeranian99
If Wikipedia is "worth" $3.5 billion, Facebook ought to be worth $6.125 billion per day. Why isn't it? http://t.co/vRpgFEqD (by @ahaislip)
Chris Tackett Social Media Editor, TreeHugger @christackett
“Facebook’s rise is great for Zuck, but unless you’re among a privileged few, it isn’t good for you” http://t.co/aOJKEEcN
Adam Najberg Senior Editor, Wall Street Journal @adamnajberg
So, besides lining the pockets of a few folks, what has #Facebook done for you? http://t.co/Vq4JzaLG
Suzy Khimm Political Reporter, Mother Jones @SuzyKhimm
"Facebook isn’t bad. It is just a low-value use of time that doesn’t contribute much...beyond enriching the rich." http://t.co/02Beibzp
Ryan Chittum Staff Writer, Columbia Journalism Review @ryanchittum
"each time you sign in to Facebook, you’re going to work for Mark Zuckerberg" http://t.co/bHJ1I556
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Babelverse Is Out To Democratise Translation

techcrunch.com — Babelverse won the opportunity to appear at TechCrunch Disupt from the Startup Alley and with little notice end up giving a slick pitch. Essentially this is a solution for universal speech translation, powered by a global community of human interpreters. But it means anyone can be an interpreter.
Mike Butcher European Editor, TechCrunch @mikebutcher
RT @TechCrunch: Babelverse Is Out To Democratise Translation http://t.co/rjubS6dQ

Sprint’s EVO 4G LTE Has Cleared U.S. Customs, Pre-Orders To Be Filled As Early As May 24

techcrunch.com — Sprint's launch plans for the HTC EVO 4G LTE were ruined last week when shipments of their shiny new Android handset were held up by United States Customs, but we're hearing that they may been hitting doorsteps and store shelves sooner than expected.
Dwight Silverman Social Media Manager and Tech Blogger, Houston Chronicle @dsilverman
RT @TechCrunch: Sprint's EVO 4G LTE Has Cleared U.S. Customs, Pre-Orders To Be Filled As Early As May 24 http://t.co/leaNkfxF by @chrisv ...

Tagbrand Gives Fashionistas An App To Check-In Their Brands

techcrunch.com — "All people wear clothes!" declared one of Tagbrand's founders on stage at Disrupt today. That's true, but let's review. DailyBooth was (is still perhaps?) a phenomenon for a time as people became accustomed to sharing their daily lives in a more quirky manner than mere video can afford.
Mike Butcher European Editor, TechCrunch @mikebutcher
RT @TechCrunch: Tagbrand Gives Fashionistas An App To Check-In Their Brands http://t.co/tD8NrOnA

Major Steal: King.com Poaches Talent Behind EA’s Sims Social To Lead New London Studio

techcrunch.com — King.com , the European-casual-gaming-company-that-could, is cementing its ascendance on the Facebook platform by poaching one of the key producers responsible for EA's Sims Social and opening a new game development studio in London. The company just hired Catharina Mallet away from EA to lead the new studio, which should have 40 people by year-end (with her departure first being noted by Business Insider last week).
Matt Rosoff West Coast Editor @MattRosoff
RT @mattlynley: Looks like our report that Cat Mallet leaving (http://t.co/DiIZZAZG) was right: she's going to King. http://t.co/lxmO7BR4

StyleSaint Wants To Turn Virtual Fashion Tear Sheets Into Custom Apparel

techcrunch.com — As we covered earlier today, the fashion vertical in tech has exploded, with myriad unique companies clamoring to take a bite out of Amazon's lunch, and a chunk out of the trillion dollar apparel industry. One of the most unique premises I've seen thus far is StyleSaint, a startup which at first glance seems like a Pinterest for fashion, but with a unique real-life twist.
Alexia Tsotsis Writer, TechCrunch @alexia
RT @TechCrunch: StyleSaint Wants To Turn Virtual Fashion Tear Sheets Into Custom Apparel http://t.co/ScZJHHyd by @alexia

Digital Video Consolidation: Avail-TVN Picks Up $100M From Carlyle, Buys UK’s On Demand Group For $27M

techcrunch.com — A double-whammy in the digital video space today: Avail-TVN , a video services provider that works with companies like NBC, Univision, and brands like Mattel, has announced that it has picked up $100 million in financing led by the Carlyle Group , and it is using those funds to make an acquisition outside of the U.S., buying rival video service provider On Demand Group in the UK from its existing owner, SeaChange International, for $27 million.
Ingrid Lunden Writer, TechCrunch @ingridlunden
Some consolidation in the dig TV industry: Carlyle leads on $100m investment in Avail-TVN, which buys ODG for $27m http://t.co/y9RmQCoD

KurbKarma: A Social Network, And App, To Find Parking Where And When You Need It

techcrunch.com — We have all been there: you are in your car, you need to park, and you cannot, no matter how much you try, find a space. You see cars pulling away, but it's too far for you to get there before another car swoops in.
Ingrid Lunden Writer, TechCrunch @ingridlunden
RT @Techmeme: KurbKarma: A Social Network, And App, To Find Parking Where And When You Need It... http://t.co/FdXUkkDU http://t.co/l3VAmbJ4
Ingrid Lunden Writer, TechCrunch @ingridlunden
Parking disruption! (KurbKarma launched today) http://t.co/oWEoocL4 will it do for parking what airbnb did for short-term accomodation?

K3 Server Is Making Enterprise Application Integrations More Efficient, Reduces Work By Half

techcrunch.com — How is data moved between systems? In the enterprise environment, point-to-point application interfaces are either handled with expensive and cumbersome utilities or, more likely, with custom code...and frankly, a lot of manual labor. BroadPeak Partners has a better idea.
Sarah Perez Writer, TechCrunch @sarahintampa
K3 Server Is Making Enterprise Application Integrations More Efficient, Reduces Work By Half http://t.co/UgmjLeG4

Punch! Launches A Platform For Building Interactive iPad Apps, Sans Developers

techcrunch.com — It's a familiar story in the tech world: A company wants to build a consumer product, finds that the necessary tools aren't available, creates its own tools, then realizes it has created a broader platform. David Bennahum offers some examples: Zip2 . Vignette . TypePad . And yes, his startup Punch!
Peter Ha Apps and Tech Editor, The Daily @ThePeterHa
Interesting! RT @TechCrunch: Punch! Launches A Platform For Building Interactive iPad Apps, Sans Devs http://t.co/herMKJlK by @anthonyha

How The Media (Including TechCrunch) Is Wrong About Facebook’s IPO

techcrunch.com — Editor's note: Dan Scholnick is a General Partner at Trinity Ventures where he invests in early stage cloud computing and consumerized IT companies such as New Relic, dotCloud, StackMob, Cloudscaling, and Loggly. You can read more about Dan at the Trinity Ventures website or follow him on Twitter @dschol .
Ari Levy Technology Reporter, Bloomberg News @levynews
How The Media (Including TechCrunch) Is Wrong About Facebook’s IPO http://t.co/GIIzrQON via @techcrunch
Eric Rosser Eldon Editor, TechCrunch @eldon
RT @dschol: My @techcrunch post on how to think about the Facebook IPO. http://t.co/PrhfzJnW
Rob Hof Freelance Journalist @robhof
How Media Is Wrong About Facebook’s IPO http://t.co/j2ul5P2L FB didn't need $. So IPO pop was part of deal. In markets, expectations matter.
Peter Ha Apps and Tech Editor, The Daily @ThePeterHa
RT @TechCrunch: How The Media (Including TechCrunch) Is Wrong About Facebook’s IPO http://t.co/44FVHocy by @dschol

Incident Launches The gTar at Disrupt, An iPhone-Powered Electronic Teaching Guitar

techcrunch.com — The gTar by Incident is disruption defined. It takes the guitar, an instrument with a steep learning curve, and adds a bit of digital wizardry in the form of an embedded iPhone to make learning dramatically easier. The company brags that their modern take on the guitar allows for three levels of difficulty, rather than the traditional single really difficult one.
Josh Constine Writer, TechCrunch @JoshConstine
Incident Launches The gTar at Disrupt, An iPhone-Powered Electronic Teaching Guitar http://t.co/oPOJcLkN This is badass...but is it cool?

At TechCrunch Disrupt, Startup Alley Is Where the Shoot-outs Happen

techcrunch.com — Well folks, while you think all the action is on stage at TechCrunch Disrupt, the flip side of the coin is the enormous amount of buzz, energy and networking that happens in Startup Alley. Today there are 44 companies exhibiting in the Alley itself, not to mention the 20+ companies in the Israeli pavilion which makes its second appearance at a Disrupt.
Mike Butcher European Editor, TechCrunch @mikebutcher
At TechCrunch Disrupt, Startup Alley Is Where the Shoot-outs Happen http://t.co/BIRgFGmk

StatCounter: Google Chrome Pushes Past Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (Again)

techcrunch.com — Well, it's official. Or at least it's official if you believe in StatCounter's data . Google's Chrome web browser has overtaken Microsoft's Internet Explorer. For real this time. Maybe. The stat-counting firm compiled data for the week of May 14th through May 20th, showing that Chrome had a market share of 32.76%, compared with IE's 31.94%.
Chrystia Freeland Global Editor-at-Large, Reuters @cafreeland
RT @Slate: Chrome now the world's most popular browser: http://t.co/OYxtK3ZK via @TechCrunch

Koemei Is Out To Transcribe All Video And Make It Searchable

techcrunch.com — Lord knows there is a lot of online video out there these days, but only a tiny proportion of it has been transcribed (less than 1% according to some estimates). Searching the mountains of video generated by businesses, governments and educational institutions for the valuable information within is almost impossible because the words hidden in the audio are invisible to search.
Mike Butcher European Editor, TechCrunch @mikebutcher
Koemei is a great, European-based startup http://t.co/udgp84CW #TCDisrupt
Mike Butcher European Editor, TechCrunch @mikebutcher
RT @TechCrunch: Koemei Is Out To Transcribe All Video And Make It Searchable http://t.co/CiceOsAN

Sound Bites | TechCrunch

Alexia Tsotsis Writer, TechCrunch @alexia
When Will Fashion Tech Just Be Fashion? #TCDisrupt http://t.co/WhmK8g9L

Andrew Keen Weighs In On Privacy: “The Internet Hasn’t Learned How To Forget”

techcrunch.com — TechCrunch contributor Andrew Keen took to the Disrupt stage with our own Alexia Tsotsis earlier this morning to do two things -- promote his new book Digital Vertigo, and tackle the problem of sharing too much. According to Keen, the more of our lives we broadcast, the more transparent we become.
Ambreen Ali Reporter, Roll Call @ambreenali
RT @TechCrunch: Andrew Keen Weighs In On Privacy: "The Internet Hasn't Learned How To Forget" http://t.co/yoIAV4EZ by @chrisvelazco

House Beautiful Tests Pinterest Integration…In Its Printed Pages

techcrunch.com — House Beautiful is hopping on the Pinterest bandwagon today courtesy of digital watermarking provider Digimarc , which has just introduced technology allowing consumers to pin magazine images from the real world to their Pinterest boards. While functionally similar to the online "Pin It" button, the Digimarc solution uses the company's proprietary technology to embed an imperceptible watermark in a printed magazine image.
Sarah Perez Writer, TechCrunch @sarahintampa
House Beautiful Tests Pinterest Integration…In Its Printed Pages http://t.co/ZktFwrUL

Google Missed The Boat On Buying Twitter. “Hasn’t Been Interested Since They Committed To Google+” -Fred Wilson

m.techcrunch.com — Google got the chance to buy Twitter, but the search giant passed, says Michael Arrington. "Google hasn't been interested in buying Twitter since they committed themselves to Google+" says Fred Wilson, Union Square Ventures founder and former Twitter board member, in his fireside chat this morning with Arrington at the TechCrunch Disrupt New York conference.
Mathew Ingram Senior Writer, GigaOM @mathewi
does Google regret not buying Twitter when it had the chance? I for one am glad they didn't: http://t.co/K1lrJliI